According to a survey undertaken by YouGov and Swedish skincare brand FOREO, 61% of people in the UK choose to shower in the morning.
This makes sense, both for you and whoever has to sit next to you at work: who wants to start the day feeling sticky, smelly and unwashed?
But, according to research by dermatologist Dr Simon Zokai, it’s actually far better for your skin to shower in the evening before you go to bed.
If you wait until the following morning to wash, all of the dirt, germs and toxins which accumulate on your skin throughout the day have a longer time to fester, and a greater chance of seeping into your pores.
This can read to blotches, spots, and even long-term skin damage. FOREO’s CEO Boris Raspudic had this to say about the findings:
‘It’s an argument with some very vocal proponents on both sides but, when it comes to skincare, showering in the evening really is the best option, as it helps remove all of the make-up, oil, dirt and pollutants that have accumulated throughout the day.
‘It seems obvious when you say it out loud, but why would you want to get into bed with dirt on your face?
‘While showering in the morning might help wake you up, and provide that much needed time to plan your day, the benefits for your skin are much reduced. If you have to shower in the morning, building in a quick evening rinse will significantly help your skin’s health.’
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